Accomplished researcher and engineer with 10+ years of hands-on experience in electromagnetic simulation, RF systems, and microwave medical imaging technology. Specialized in computational electromagnetics (CEM), microwave engineering, and near-field imaging. Proven track record of cross-functional collaboration, algorithm innovation, and scientific leadership across academic, corporate, and government-funded research programs including DARPA and EPSRC.

 

Key Qualifications & Expertise

• Computational Electromagnetics (CEM), DGTD, FEM, MNA/SPICE, AMR
• High Performance Computing (HPC) of multi-CPU and GPU parallelization (OpenMP and OpenACC)
• Familiar with Windows (Visual Studio) and Linux (Nvidia HPC SDK) developing and profiling tools
• RF Systems Design, Microwave Engineering, Antenna, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
• Microwave Medical Imaging, Stroke Detection, Near-field Imaging, Subspace Optimization Method (SOM)
• Programming: MATLAB, Python, FORTRAN, C++
• Machine Learning Technique using Scikit-learn
• Simulation Tools: HFSS, CST Microwave Studio, COMSOL and their script-based automation
• Technical Documentation, Scientific Writing, Proposal Development
• Team Leadership, Mentoring, Cross-disciplinary Collaboration

 

Professional Experience 

Senior Research and Development Engineer                                     2022-2026     

Ansys. Inc, Pittsburg, PA, USA

• Led enhancement of hp-adaptive mesh refinement in HFSS using novel error indicators and machine-learningassisted strategies, enabling more efficient allocation of computational resources.
• Implemented into FEM techniques for large-scale EM analysis, achieving significant reduction in degrees of freedom
  (DoF) while preserving accuracy.
•  Innovations in hp-AMR and error estimation recognized internally as a “Rewardable Trade Secret.”
• Collaborated cross-functionally with Solver, ComEngine, UI, and Product teams

Postdoctoral Scholar                                                                         2019-2022    

Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, USA

• Design and implemented an inhouse DGTD solver with various functionalities:
  • Efficient direct solver for nonlinear materials simulation without iteration
  • Materials with time-varying permittivity and/or permeability
  • Thousands of dispersive materials extracted from refractiveindex.info and curve fitted by general dispersive model
  • Wave-circuits co-simulation integrated with MNA/SPICE
  • Multi-CPU and GPU parallel computing using OpenMP and OpenACC
• Led a team of 6 (postdocs and Ph.D. students) on DARPA-funded electromagnetic research
• Integrated machine learning techniques with EM simulations into predictive models:
  • Noble metal dispersion model library in the optical regime
  • Equivalent circuit generation for microwave antenna and circuits

Visiting Scholar                                                                                 2017-2019      

• Design and implement DGTD solver for optical dispersive metamaterials contributing to a DARPA project
• Proposed several chiral and rotational symmetric knot structures with novel functionality

Research Associate                                                                          2015-2019

University of Electromagnetic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China

• Developed microwave brain imaging algorithms for stroke detection using Subspace Optimization Method (SOM)
• Led interdisciplinary team on PCB signal integrity and EMC simulations using CEM tools
• Co-developed hardware system and algorithms for EPSRC-funded medical imaging project
• Investigated non-invasive diagnostic methods for neurological disorders

Engineer                                                                                                 2010-2012

Texas Instrument, Shanghai, China & Dallas, TX, USA

Delivered chip customization, technical training, and RF system optimization for client-specific applications.

Student Researcher                                                                                            2009

Lenovo, Chengdu, China

Conducted the EMC and reliability design and test for laptops

 

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy in Electromagnetic and Microwave Techniques: 2019

University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China

 

Master of Science in Radio Physics: 2010

University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China

 

Bachelor of Science in Information Science and Technology: 2007

University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China

 

ACTIVITIES

Session Chair / Co-Chair, Advances in Electromagnetics of Complex Media and Metamaterials, ACES 2021
Author of 21 journal articles in IEEE, Optica, Physical Review, etc.
Reviewer of 50+ Journal papers
Senior Member of IEEE, Life Member of OSA(OPTICA) and ACES